Bombers hit record membership despite ASADA woes

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DESPITE the ASADA investigation hanging over its head,
Essendon supporters have continued to rally behind their club, with the Bombers
passing 55,000 members for the first time.

"On behalf of the playing group, thank you to each and
every one of the 55,000 passionate and loyal members that have stood behind the
club this year and bought a membership," Essendon skipper Jobe Watson told
BomberTV.

"Hearing the roar of the Bomber army and seeing the sea
of red and black in the members' stands helps the players take our game to the
next level.

"The support we've received from our members over the
past few months has been phenomenal."

Essendon's 2013 membership tally has eclipsed the club's
previous record of 50,271, which was set in 2011.

The Bombers now have 7000 more members than they did at the
same time last year.

"It is a significant achievement for the club to reach
this record-breaking milestone, and we extend our sincerest appreciation to
each of our 55,013 members," Essendon chairman David Evans said.

“We have received unwavering support this year from our
members.

"Our members are the heart and soul of our football
club and it means a lot to our players to have such a strong membership base
supporting the team each week."